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dens of geraniums and petunias. After a day exploring the park, guests can soak away their
cares in the outdoor hot pool or kick back on a row of Adirondack chairs scattered along
the Athabasca River, directly opposite the resort. The older sleeping cabins have been ren-
ovated ($190 s or d, $225 with a kitchen and fireplace), while the 2009 Deluxe Bedroom
Suites feature open plans, stone fireplaces, luxurious bathrooms, and decks with private
forested views ($290 s or d). The Deluxe Family Cabins ($320) sleep up to five, with two
beds in an upstairs loft, a fireplace, and a full kitchen.
$200-250
The lure of Tekarra Lodge (Hwy. 93A, 1.6 km/1 mi south from downtown, 780/852-3058
or 888/962-2522, www.tekarralodge.com , mid-May-early Oct., $225-325 s or d) is its his-
toric log cabins and forested setting on a plateau above the confluence of the Miette and
Athabasca Rivers. Each cabin has been totally modernized yet retains a cozy charm, with
comfortable beds, fully equipped kitchenettes, wood-burning fireplaces, and smallish but
adequate bathrooms. The spacious Tekarra Cabins are best suited for small families. An
on-site restaurant is open for breakfast (7:30am-11am) and dinner (5pm-11pm). Other
amenities include bike rentals and a laundry room. From the lodge, hiking trails lead along
the Athabasca River in both directions as well as over the river to the golf course and The
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
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